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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.37, 8,918.01 and 1,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.37, 8,918.01 and 1,997.27 is: 2,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.37 : 8,918.01 = 1,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.37/8,918.01 = 1,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.37x = 8,918.01 × 1,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.37x = 17,811,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,629.24/5,947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.88

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